Magikarp (Japanese)
S1a: VMAX Rising · 020/070 · Common
Current Prices
Set
S1a: VMAX RisingNumber
020/070
Rarity
Common
Variant
Normal
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Magikarp (Japanese) Worth?
Magikarp (Japanese) is a Common card from the S1a: VMAX Rising set, card number 020/070. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it sits in the budget range, so it is an accessible addition for most collectors.
Magikarp (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Magikarp (Japanese) (S1a: VMAX Rising, 020/070) is worth around $9.00 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $9.00, while a Lightly Played one drops to roughly $0.75. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) example is valued near $142.50 — about 16x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $120.99.
Is It Worth Grading Magikarp (Japanese)?
Grading Magikarp (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($9.00) and a PSA 10 ($142.50) is about $133.50 — a 16x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $120.99, CGC 10 $200.00. Only grade a budget card like this if it is flawless and you plan to hold long-term.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $5.98 | $5.98 | $5.98 | 2 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $11.81 | $9.62 | $14.99 | 18 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $200.00 | $200.00 | $200.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $11.01 | $11.01 | $11.01 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $142.50 | $142.50 | $142.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $120.99 | $120.99 | $120.99 | 3 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $0.75 | $0.75 | $0.75 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $9.00 | $9.00 | $9.00 | 21 |
Is Magikarp (Japanese) a Good Buy?
As a common, Magikarp (Japanese) holds little standalone value, but clean copies still matter for set completion. Upside is modest; the main reason to hold is enjoyment and set-building. Whatever you decide, recheck Magikarp (Japanese)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
